Golden Momentum Continues as Stars Extend Their Winning Streak On The Snow

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The final days of the 2026 Virtus World Nordic Skiing Championships combined endurance, precision and teamwork, while also beginning to define the standout performers of the competition.

In the 5 km Classic race, athletes’ endurance and technical ability were tested.

In the women’s race, neutral athletes shone again. Irina Guber continued her dominant run, securing yet another gold medal. Alina Kashevarovaclaimed silver, while Victoria Konovalova completed the podium – a trio that has consistently dominated the competition.

In the II1 men’s category, Ivan Volegov (AIN) once again led from the front to take gold. Aleksandr Sorokin (AIN) followed with silver, and Aleksandr Charushnikov (AIN) added another bronze, reinforcing their strong presence across events.

France’s Clément Colomby delivered gold in the II2 category, while Clément Richard (FRA) topped the II3 race, maintaining his impressive winning streak.

Teams in Action

The II1 men’s 4×2.5 km relay highlighted depth and teamwork. The Neutral Team powered to gold through Ilia Chernoskutov, Aleksandr Charushnikov, Dmitri Morozov and Aleksandr Sorokin, while France (Dubois Titouan, Garin Joseoh, Guebey Yann and Dubois Titouan) secured silver with a strong collective effort.

The mixed 4×2.5 km relay added another dimension to the competition, combining strength across both men’s and women’s athletes. The Neutral Team once again dominated to take gold, with Ivan Volegov, Alina Kashevarova, Victoria Konovalova and Ivan Volegov delivering a composed and commanding performance. France followed with silver, while Japan secured bronze.

Championship Standouts: Leaders on the Rise

Some of the athletes have delivered champion-like performances across multiple races and claimed the title.

Ivan Volegov stands out as one of the most dominant athletes, consistently winning gold across multiple events, including distance, sprint and relay formats. On the women’s side, Irina Guber has matched that dominance, securing multiple gold medals and leading a strong field with confidence and consistency.

Close behind, athletes like Alina Kashevarova, Victoria Konovalova, and France’s Clément Colomby and Clément Richard have delivered exceptional performances, contributing to an increasingly competitive and high-quality field.

Full results will be available on Virtus’ website soon.